What are the responsibilities and job description for the Batter Mix Operator L5 - Grave A position at Lamb Weston?
Title: Batter Mix Operator L5 - Grave A
Location: Richland, WA
About Lamb Weston
This position is responsible for constant monitoring of the batter system. It requires the ability to operate and troubleshoot the batter equipment. This position is also responsible for maintaining the flume additives and for monitoring the starch slurry system.
Language Skills
Physical Demands
Sit
Work Environment
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Job Requisition ID: Req-258823
Time Type: Full time
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 10/31/2025
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $24.63
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
Location: Richland, WA
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000 people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
This position is responsible for constant monitoring of the batter system. It requires the ability to operate and troubleshoot the batter equipment. This position is also responsible for maintaining the flume additives and for monitoring the starch slurry system.
Job Description
Individuals in this position must:
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures. Be actively involved in safety, participate in safety programs, engaged in safety activities, perform risk assessments and demonstrate ownership as well as leadership in personal safety and the safety of other team members.
- Understands how to look up QA Specifications for batter.
- Understands product codes and labels on batter tickets and how to use manifest to track inventory.
- Safely opens, handles and hangs batter bags.
- Maintains dry batter hopper and auger levels as needed.
- Assembles/Disassemble batter equipment when needed.
- Communicates problems to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains expected level of sanitation in work area.
- Fills out paperwork as required.
- Must have a good understanding of chemicals and the hazards associated with the processing area.
- Performs assigned duties during cut changes and defrost as required.
- Cleans under and around batter mix areas, and additive areas
- Willing to learn additional Operator roles, in addition to job responsibilities for breaking purposes. Example: Fryer Operator
- Must be able to use computer to enter checks with Military time
- Must be able to operate various tools and equipment, including but not limited to: high pressure hose, flash lights, hot hose, shovels, scrapers, foaming system, brooms, squeegees, telephones, ladders (roll around stairs) , buckets, control panels/terminals , stein cups , stop watches and waste carts.
- Monitor and control the amount of dextrose and salt added to the flume water supply tank to attain target color and salt content in the finished product.
- Monitors and adjust sugar mix tank concentration as required.
- Control starch recovery system in such a manner to maintain quality level and maximize recovery.
- Startup and shutdown of all starch recovery equipment.
- Understands how to look up QA Specifications for item being produced.
- Communicates problems to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains expected level of sanitation in work area.
- Fills out paperwork as required.
- Monitor and maintain starch baume and levels
- Maintain efficiency of starch recovery system.
- Must have a good understanding of chemicals and the hazards associated with the processing area.
- Performs assigned duties during cut changes.
- Follow good housekeeping practices and GMP's.
- Wear required PPE.
- Actively participate in AMD activities; Maintains Centerlines and CIL’s
- Perform any other duties as assigned by a Team Leader
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job. To successfully perform this job an individual must:
- Sanitation qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
- Employee must be Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained.
- Forklift Certification is required. If not, employee must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
- Read, understand, and obey all plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Practice proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
- Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being performed.
- Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Language Skills
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee:
Physical Requirements Key: (Approximate values based on an eight hour work day)
Seldom
1 to 10%
Occasional
10% to 30%
Frequent
30% to 70%
Constant
Over 70%
Sit
N/A
Stand
F
Walk
C
Perform work from a ladder
S
Climb ladder
O
Climb stairs
C
Bend and/or stoop
C
Squat and/or kneel
C
Crawl
N/A
Reach
F/C
Work above shoulders
O
Keyboard use
O
Grasp
C
Fine Manipulation
O
Operate foot controls
N/A
Vibratory tasks
S
Lifting
C
Pushing/Pulling
C
Carrying
F
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. The employee:
- The noise level in the work environment can exceed 85 dB.
- Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
- Will frequently be exposed to humid conditions as well as moderate heat.
- May occasionally work around fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and vibration.
- Will work around forklift traffic.
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
- Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
- Family-Friendly Employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-258823
Time Type: Full time
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 10/31/2025
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $24.63
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
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